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Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
Lancang-Mekong Cooperation: Blessing or curse?
Chinese investment may be a source of capital, but there are many risks from LMC projects which are often contained within opaque, non-binding agreements.
Policy gaps plague lower Mekong amidst hydropower backlash
Countries along the famous river basin need to strengthen legislation and consider non-hydro alternatives amidst climate change threats, experts say.
Work accelerated to built master plan for Mekong Delta’s sustainable development
Critical as the delta accounts for 12% of natural acreage and 19% of the population and is the nation’s biggest agricultural hub, but is threatened by climate change.
Hun Sen scoffs at power shortage conspiracy theory
PM denied baseless accusations that the government is purposely cutting off power to people in order to form an excuse to move forward with the controversial Stung Cheay Areng hydropower dam.
Local Karen Defend Myanmar’s Remaining Environmental Treasures
“The Myanmar government isn’t oriented towards conservation. Probably they’d log the Protected Areas, and open them up for mining.”
Cooperation never so needed for future of Mekong River basin
Never before have we faced such complex, uncertain circumstances, and never has the need to come together to find ways to mitigate risks, share benefits and boost resilience been greater.
Sembcorp gas-fired power plant wins praise and flak at opening
The 225 MW plant is discharging large amounts of wastewater into the river every day but locals haven’t been allowed us to test it.